You May Be Entitled to Compensation for Birth Injuries
Oxygen deprivation during the birth process can lead to severe injuries to the fetus. In many cases, these injuries are permanent. Families that have experienced this type of birth injury will need financial compensation to cover the child's medical expenses.
Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P., has had considerable success with birth injury claims. Our medical malpractice lawyers provide diligent, compassionate representation to parents of children who have suffered a birth injury from lack of oxygen.
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Our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If we accept your case, there is no fee unless we recover damages for you. For a free consultation with our New York personal injury attorneys, please call 877-394-1329 or contact us online.
Lack of Oxygen Has Serious Consequences
When a fetus is deprived of oxygen, severe brain injuries may result. These can include:
- Hypoxic-anoxic encephalopathy
- Cerebral palsy
- Brain damage causing physical, mental and emotional development disabilities and seizures
These injuries are typically catastrophic and will require a lifetime of costly medical care from specialists. If the injury was caused by medical malpractice, you may be able to collect damages for your medical bills, long-term care and lost income. Our attorneys will investigate the circumstances that led to your child's injuries to determine liability. Working with medical experts, we will examine medical records and additional evidence for indications of negligence such as failure to perform a C-section or failure to properly monitor the fetus.
Causes of Oxygen Deficiency
- Too much time in the birth canal
- Umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck
- Compressed umbilical cord
- Twisted umbilical cord
- Meconium aspiration
Any of these problems during birth may result in brain injuries to the baby. Please speak with one of our attorneys to learn how we may be able to assist you with your legal needs during this time.
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To make an appointment, please call 877-394-1329. Your consultation with a birth injury lawyer is free.
